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Sickle cell screen

Order Code
14130
CPT
85660
Test Details
Synonyms

Hemoglobin S Screening

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

HbS Solubility method

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Sickle cell screen is used to assess specific biochemical, hematological, or immunological parameters for diagnosis or monitoring of related conditions.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 45 days
Order Code
14130
CPT
85660
Test Details
Synonyms

Hemoglobin S Screening

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

HbS Solubility method

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Sickle cell screen is used to assess specific biochemical, hematological, or immunological parameters for diagnosis or monitoring of related conditions.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 45 days